Now that could soon change. Today, the Obama administration,
which has already nationalized health care, the auto industry, insurance
companies, banks and student loans, will move forward with what could be a
first step in controlling how Americans use the Internet by establishing
federal regulations on its use. This would harm investment, stifle innovation,
and lead to job losses. And that’s why I, along with several of my colleagues,
have urged the FCC Chairman to abandon this flawed approach. The Internet is an
invaluable resource. It should be left alone.

As Americans become more aware of what’s happening here, I
suspect many will be as alarmed as I am at the government’s intrusion. They’ll
wonder, as many already do, if this is a Trojan Horse for further meddling by
the government. Fortunately, we’ll have an opportunity in the new Congress to
push back against new rules and regulations.